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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has started transitioning Veterans to a more modern, streamlined online login process to access benefit and health care services. With VA’s support
through consistent outreach and training, Veterans will transition to one of two sign-in options to access VA.gov, VA mobile applications, and other VA online services: Login.gov or ID.me
accounts. Veterans can begin this transition now by visiting WWW.VA.GOV/INITIATIVES/PREPARE-FOR-VAS-SECURE-SIGN-IN-CHANGES to learn how to create a verified Login.gov or ID.me account. The
process takes about 10 minutes. Veterans and other beneficiaries will no longer be able to use usernames and passwords for My HealtheVet after Jan. 31, 2025, or DS Logon after Sept. 30,
2025. * YOU CAN GET SUPPORT AND TRAINING FOR VA’S SIGN-IN CHANGES AT DOLE VA: JANUARY 24, 2025 8:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. ROBERT J. DOLE VA MEDICAL CENTER RM 112-61 * Here’s what to bring:
Your MOBILE PHONE or TABLET Your SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER Your ID (driver’s license, state-issued ID, or passport) Other ID DOCUMENTS you may need (like your Social Security card, Veterans
Health ID card, DD214, or a utility or auto insurance bill in your name) After these deadlines, Veterans who have not yet transitioned will still be able to access their data and resume
managing their benefits and services online once they have created their new account. Kurt DelBene is the Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Chief Information Officer,
and he said modern accounts like Login.gov or ID.me enhance the existing security and safety of online interactions, offering a robust defense against unauthorized access and identity theft.
“The transition is all about putting the Veteran first,” DelBene said. “By streamlining accounts, simplifying access, and providing tailored support, we’re empowering Veterans with a more
user-friendly and modernized online experience that caters to their needs.” Key aspects of the transition include: * Increased protection for Veterans and enhanced security compliance: VA is
committed to implementing President Biden’s Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity, which calls for sign-in accounts to meet modern security standards for identity
verification and multifactor authentication. This transition ensures compliance with these regulations and provides a more secure experience for Veterans, particularly by retiring the My
HealtheVet sign-in option. * A simplified experience — while still providing options: In response to Veteran feedback and to meet the goals of President Biden’s Executive Order on
Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government, this transition consolidates sign-in options for a simplified experience. Login.gov and ID.me
accounts may also be used across many other government websites, such as for social security accounts, providing Veterans with a more streamlined experience. * Efficient and reliable
service: VA’s transition to Login.gov and ID.me accounts increases Veterans’ reliable access to online services by reducing downtime. It is estimated this transition will impact
approximately 3 million Veterans and other beneficiaries who do not yet use Login.gov or ID.me accounts to access VA’s online services. The department is dedicated to supporting Veterans
through this transition. During the next several months, VA will work hard to communicate this change to all Veterans, particularly those who currently leverage My HealtheVet or DS Logon
credentials. Training and resources will be provided to help VA staff and Veterans Service Organizations support Veterans in selecting the account and multifactor authentication option that
best suits their needs and preferences. This includes assistance tailored to the unique needs of Veterans who use assistive devices and screen readers. Through the transition and beyond,
Veterans are always able to manage their benefits and services by phone or in-person at the Dole VA main campus in Wichita or any of the five Community-Based Outpatient Clinics in Dodge
City, Salina, Hays, Parsons, and Hutchinson. For more information and updates on the transition process, visit WWW.VA.GOV/INITIATIVES/PREPARE-FOR-VAS-SECURE-SIGN-IN-CHANGES.